Aperiti

Last night was my second time dining here and I wanted to say that the service was beyond exceptional. My girlfriend and I lingered and chatted for nearly 3 hours and we felt welcomed and never rushed. The combination of montepulciano with the margarita pizza is heavenly. Highly recommend!

Must admit didn't know what osteria was but once I found out. The Aperiti vibe was spot on. Quite a relaxed family or casual date night bite out. The food was fresh, inventive, bright. The calamari was made fresh not frozen. The place was full but not packed. The bar is where we ate so there was no room for others to hangout to drink. Seating was close to each other like the city but it was pretty Firenze otherwise.

Small spot with a quiet and cozy atmosphere. The servers have always been personable, professional and attentive. Food is stellar, highly recommend the newer pizzas on the menu. one the spritzes on the cocktail menu are also delicious. One of my favorite spots for a drink and an appetizer.

We ate early and so there were plenty of tables. The pizza is excellent! Nice cozy place. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. Nice vibe. I would recommend it for couples and small gatherings.

Small intimate space with service that makes you feel special. Small plates are plentiful and tasty. The arugula salad was delicious, as was the chef's special pasta with seafood. Nice wine variety to pair with any dish.

Great as always! Great food, great drinks, great service, nice ambience.

Cafe Alaia has been a staple of my pandemic life, so I've watched eagerly as Aperiti (a different look from the same owner) set up shop on Garth (the smaller location Alaia inhabited when it first moved to Eastchester). We were a party of three, arriving around 630, and found no wait and a choice of tables. Aperiti has a number of high top outdoor tables, as well as indoor seating for various types of parties. The couch style benches are a nice touch. The decor is well considered, evoking a similar quality as Alaia, in a more casual environment. I tried each of the signature cocktails, which, while classic, are refreshingly unique for Garth. We ordered a number of small plates to share, the quality of all of the food was wonderful, as expected. The spec wrapped dates stood out as something I will be ordering again soon. All in all, I'll be back in the near future, and assuming a similar experience, expect to find Aperiti a regular stop for a light bite to eat, well crafted cocktail, or bottle of wine with the girlfriend. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food and a great place for brunch. Wonderful staff and and chef. Pizza is very traditional, like Italy.

We had a fantastic party with glorious food and drink , everyone had a good time and most certainly I would give another party there again! Thank you Vincenzo Uma and Darlene

Wonderful restaurant. The service was fantastic & the food was incredible. This restaurant is a must.

This is Vincenzo's original location for Cafe Alaia restaurant on Garth Road. It is now up the street but the great food and atmosphere has not changed.

Small and intimate, best for parties of two. The food is good and the vibe is cozy

The service and great staff is what makes this place my top choice. Of course, having the best paella in town really doesn't hurt.

Beautiful place, cozy and romantic. Food is delicious. Skirt steak was excellent. The service was superb.

Excellent food as always , the staff is amazing

Great place for a glass of wine or something to eat the staff are really friendly, wish we had more places like this on the neighborhood.

Always fantastic. Excellent service, nice atmosphere, and delicious food.

Service 💯 food and drinks also 100 💯 Ask for their espresso martini 😜

Good Vibes, Great Service 🤌

intimate & cozy, food is really good

Wonderful!!!

So, so good. Go!

Awesome little spot - at least for Arancini, wine, and great service. I can only imagine how good the other offerings are.

Had an early lunch, service was prompt, and pleasant. Food was well prepared and fresh.

El lugar muy lindo quiero regresar pronto otra vez yo intento

Overpriced, small portions. Typical for the area. Food is fine. Italian is everywhere. Go somewhere with better value.

Rather disappointing. We came for a late afternoon lunch/supper before a movie. The bread delivered promptly was delicious, and the signature spritzer was tasty. Unfortunately what followed was uninspired, bland and not cooked well. We ordered appetizers, salad and a pizza. Instead of staggering the food it all came at once in a heap that was not hot or fresh. The pizza looked and tasted like it was not freshly made, but instead done on a pre-prepared crust: it arrived lukewarm, soggy and undercooked with rubbery little slabs of cheese. It tasted more like something one might get at an airport not in New York. The mushroom soufflé bore little resemblance to a soufflé - it too lukewarm - was mushy and had more of a sort of mousse texture with an odd cream sauce. The Parmesan cracker was the best part. The pear and goat cheese salad was similarly flavorless, with greens that looked like they had been scooped from a mix greens bag, many of the leaves yellow and wilted. We were disappointed, given that this is the bistro style sister of a Michelin starred restaurant up the street.

The restaurant is nice and service was good. The overall experience was pretty positive, however they charged us $38 for a simple Spaghetti Alfredo pasta they made for the kids, which I believe was overpriced considering that didnt include any meat or protein.